Seungri explained that he quit his position as a director of Burning Sun before the assault cases, and claimed he was also a victim of Burning Suns misdeeds. April 7: Yonhap News TV confirmedthat Seungris role in Burning Sun was larger than was previously thought to be, refuting his prior claims posted to Instagram of his relative small role in the clubs management. The policemen cursed at him and when Kim Sang Kyo began to argue,one of the policemen punched him repeatedly. A post shared by @seungriseyo on Feb 2, 2019 at 6:45am PST. The exact amount continues to be under investigation. He also revealed plans for a nationwide investigation into drugs, sexual assault, hidden cameras and corruption. He discussed his former co-ownership of the Burning Sun withLee Moon Ho and what that entailed, as well as how he got involved with Yoo In Suk. I treated it as something that is not a big deal, without thinking that it was a crime and an illegal act. On the same day, FNC Entertainment announced that Choi Jonghoon would be departing from FTISLAND and retiring from the K-Pop industry. Hello, you who is hiding in the shadows behind an anonymous name. When Kim Sang Kyo was being beaten by a group of Burning Sun employees outside, this man could be seen exiting through the VIP exit and slipping away in his car after briefly watching over the beating. 4 Years Later: Where All The K-Pop Idols Involved In The Burning Sun Scandal Are Now, Seungri Is Released From Prison Two Days Earlier Than Scheduled, Netizens Are Stunned To Realize That Seungri Will Be Released From Prison Only Months From Now, Seungris Military Discharge Is Currently Being Delayed Due To His Burning Sun Trials. According to SBSs report, the reality was much different. The man who had an issue with me, as well as the bodyguard and a couple of his friends, tripped me and stomped on me with their feet. As soon as I asked, What trouble could I cause in this state?, they said, I told you to shut the f*ck up. (Yeoksam Police Station Police Sergeant Ahn Hwan Suk and 5 more [Assault], 10 Policemen [aiding]). When they arrived at the police station,Kim Sang Kyo was beaten again outside of the building. The Korea Herald reported that police were investigating celebrities in relation to Hwangs case after she said her drug usage was recommended by a celebrity acquaintance. On the morning of March 28, theSeoul Metropolitan Police Agencyheld a briefing and stated thatSeungris solicitation charges are in progress with an additional charge on illegal photo distribution. After pushing me down, he kicked me in the face three times with his shoes. Jang, who starred in the K-drama TV hit Boys over Flowers, killed herself in 2009, leaving a seven-page note identifying 20 of the men allegedly involved, including influential figures in the entertainment and media industry. The Crimes, aka The Burning Sun Scandal. #kpop #kpopidol #idol #seungri #contro. According to a source at YG Entertainment, Seungris decision to announce his retirement was made entirely on his own. Three areas inside of my mouth also ripped, which became the start of how my mouth and lips sustained great injury. The same day, Channel A reported a second instance of alleged group sexual assault that Choi and Jung were involved in, along with a Burning Sun employee and two others in January 2016. The 14 individuals being reinvestigated reportedly include actors and a promoter of Arena. The case was investigated twice in 2013 and 2014 but was thrown out despite the video, with prosecutors arguing that Kim could not be identified. Some of the women are booked on prostitution charges, while other for prostitution mediation. He apologized to his victims, and to everyone who had supported him and made him a public figure. I would like to apologize to the people of Korea, and to the people that have been hurt through this case. A press conference held by the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency confirmed that a chatroom member referenced a police connection. March 28: Seungri booked by police for distributing secretly obtained obscene photography with group chat. She said that she blacked out after accepting alcohol from them, and woke up the next morning in a hotel room. On March 15, FNC Entertainment released a statement regarding CNBLUEs Jonghyun, who admitted to watching the illegally filmed videos by Jung Joon Young. In the club, many people will naturally come up to me and ask for pictures, and I am very willing to take pictures without hesitating or denying requests. In recent weeks, they have protested outside the Blue House, the presidents official residence, at what they see as a failure of a justice system dominated by men at every level: police, prosecution and judiciary. Jung Joon Young was in San Francisco to film tvNs cooking variety show 4 Wheeled Restaurant Season 3. The man in that video seemed to be wearing the same outfit that Kim Sang Kyo was wearing that night. He was previously only considered a witness, however his status has now changed to a suspect. April 18: SBS funEreported that a woman accused Jung and Choi of being two of five men that raped her in 2016 in a hotel room. Jan. 31: YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk issued a statement distancing the company from the controversies surrounding Seungri. March 17: In an interview with the Kyunghyang Shinmun, Burning Sun CEO Lee Moon Ho, who was not in the main chatroom, brushed off the controversy. Feb. 16: Seungri spoke about the Burning Sun controversy at his concert in Seoul, promising to act more carefully.. After revealing the identity of the woman, he is said to have made comments on the womans body along with other members of the group chat. In the midst of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agencys investigation, it was reported that singer Jung Joon Young was one of the celebrities involved who directly shared hidden footage of women in the chatroom. South Korea 's President, Moon Jae-in weighed in last week. Kim Sang Kyo also shared the story of a woman who claims to be a victim of a Burning Sun employee. They claimed that Kim Sang Kyo was sexually harassing a woman and began causing a scene when the bodyguards tried to stop him. He has also said he is willing to partake in the police investigation as soon as he returns back to Korea. Another employee witnesseda man feeding a woman a spiked drink. The Burning Sun scandal, also known as Burning Sun gate, [1] [2] was a 2019 entertainment and sex scandal in Seoul, South Korea, which involved several celebrities, including Korean idols of popular K-pop groups, and police officials. In response, Jung Joon Young made a comment that belittled the woman. When Choi Jonghoon was caught drunk driving in February 2016, he offered the police officer who had caught him 5 million won (~$4,400 USD). If that happened, we would have already reported it. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, some of these celebrities had been called in as a part of their investigation. It was revealed that he stands accused of destruction of evidence for resetting one of his three phones, among other charges. Another employee spoke up about a sexual assault video that was allegedly taken inside the VIP restroom. According to Dispatch, this was where Jung Joon Youngs private conversation with HIGHLIGHTs Yong Junhyung comes in. The scandal has revealed a sordid underbelly in the strictly mediated industry, where K-pop stars personal lives are rigorously controlled by their record labels, with no room for dissent or screw-ups. MBCs Newsdesk reported that another Burning Sun staffer illegally filmed a sexual assault. After Mr. Jang and the security guards went back into the club, Kim Sang Kyo called the police and reported the situation. On November 24, 2018, a man named Kim Sang Kyo was reportedly assaulted at the Burning Sun, a Gangnam club owned by BIGBANG's Seungri, after he stepped in to help a woman who was being sexually harassed. On the same say, over 20 police and digital forensics agents searched and seized club ARENA, looking for any evidence that may be related to the case. In the second set of chats, other members of the chat continued to talk about Choi Jonghoons incident, including Jung Joon Young saying how he could have ended up on the front of the newspaper. All three cases were forwarded to prosecution. The roiling scandal has been driven by social media, which helps expose wrongdoing but also provides K-pop fans with new distractions. They have nothing to do and no connection with the recent scandal. As an artist management company, we admit that we have not managed our artists as thoroughly as we should, and we are deeply reflecting on that. I filmed women without their consent and shared it in a social media chatroom.. These included the case of 29-year-old actress Jang Ja-yeon, who died by suicide in 2009 after leaving a note that said she'd been forced to sleep with more than 30 prominent men. I have faithfully completed my investigation. Though she was arrested regarding recent usage, she allegedly did drugs with an employee from Burning Sun in 2015, tying her to the case. Since he was not in charge on on-site operations at the Burning Sun, news of alleged illegal acts such as minors being allowed into the club, and Lee Moon Hos drug use, came to him secondhand. So far,police have no plans to investigate Kangin, Jung Jinwoon, or Lee Chul Woo. Leaked Kakaotalk messages pointed to this club as being the meeting point for rich investors to meet potential working girls. Published daily by the K-pop fans are often fiercely loyal and devoted. Ive committed unforgivable crimes. It was also revealed that the same police officer who booked Choi Jonghoon for drunk driving gave him a call later that night, congratulating him on his birthday. Police referred the case to the prosecutors office after they found evidence that Jung distributed illicit videos 11 times in the group chats in question. A scandal that began with allegations that some of South Koreas biggest male K-pop stars had drugged and raped women(The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea) and shared video of the acts has reignited perceived injustices in two older cases, highlighting abuses of power among the countrys elite. Seungris music in Big Bang was rooted in hip-hop, buffed to a glossy electronic sheen. One of these women isAena, the accused drug dealer Seungri once took a selfie with. It must be revealed through investigations. Seungri also explained why he became invested in a club in the first place, and talked about how his position differs from management. Around the same time that Seungri made this confession, he continued to deny claims that he had solicited prostitutes for investors. The modern K-pop idol management system first arose after the major label SM Entertainment ran damage control after a breakout star was caught with marijuana. SBS later reported that the police officer who was in charge of Jung Joon Youngs case in 2016 attempted to have the evidence destroyed. Seungri ended his statement by talking about how he will use this incident to learn and grow as a person. Seungris lawyer denied allegations of his cocaine use. However, he has confirmed that there was no instance of request to the media or police as stated in reports released today. In the content of the group chatroom from October 2016, the term police chief was mentioned. Chois legal representative said that Choi believes the womans allegations are a form of blackmail. After Seungri requested to postpone his military enlistment, Koreas Military Manpower Administration announced plans to amend the law to prevent people from enlisting to escape from reality.. Choi Jonghoon distributed 6 videos in total (1 video, which he filmed without consent, and 5 other illegally-filmed videos he received from other people) through group chatrooms. According to the report, the members kicked out Mr. A from their chatroom as soon as his incident involving marijuana was reported on the news. I have faithfully and truthfully cooperated with the investigation and have submitted the golden phone as is. Some reports claim that Jung Joon Young had submitted a new phone that he recently purchased 2 weeks prior to the investigation. On March 15, Seungri and Jung Joon Young completed their respective 16-hour and 21-hour investigations and returned home. After the ambulance left, Kim Sang Kyos injuries became worse. Therefore, we have decided to terminate our contract with Jung Joon Young, who signed with our subsidiary Label M back in January 2019. As a result of confirming with Seungri, weve found out that the reports in question contain fabricated text messages. March 13: Jung Joon-young penned a letter of apology where he confessed his crimes and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. In this picture, the daughter of Mr. A, who Seungri is suspected of arranging sexual favors for, is pictured. But I truly dont think this is an industry problem as much as it is a societal problem.. Seungri also explained that he tried to persuade Jung Joon Young to not, Kim Sang Kyo Is Beaten By Over 10 Policemen, Kim Sang Kyo Is Transferred To GangnamPolice Station, Where He Witnesses More Police Corruption. Ji reportedly received over 30 million won (around $26,450) from Burning Sun each month. In the messages, Seungri can be seen telling an investor the prices of a girl, and even provided pictures of the girls upon request. The pictures I take with my fans will often end up uploaded on the internet or shared via SNS and other communities. They would get it. The agency stated that the messages from singer Yong shown onSBSsNews 8program as part of the report were from one-on-one conversations between Junhyung andJung Joon Youngfrom 2016. BC Holdings was established by Seungri andYoo In Sukas the investment company forYuri Holdings. Its ridiculous to say drugs were used inside the club. He shared some of the reports he received on his Instagram Story. Choi reportedlybanned from leaving South Korea due to multiple allegations against him. Singer Choi pointed out that the woman in the video had fainted, but Mr. Kim asked what was wrong with that. While Investor B was a woman, her acquaintances were apparently men. They also claimed that the chats shed light on clubs around Gangnam, where many celebrities frequently attended, as well as suspicion of cohesion with police. Seungris lawyer later stated that the messages Seungri sent at this time were a result of malicious questions asked by CEO A. Among the 14 people are several celebrities, including singers K and J, as well as model L. April 5: Eddy Kim booked on charges of spreading illegally taken photos. The Korea Herald reportedthat the chief of the investigation team and an investigator initially involved in the case were transferred to different units. These investigations are looking to find out what exactly was discussed in the chatroom. They once again collectively beat me up. He also stated that Seungri had been subjected to a drug test by prosecutors and the results proved everything to be normal. News reporters who were stationed outside of YG Entertainment saw two 2t trucks enter YG Entertainments parking lot. Why didnt I stop it? His agency,Glorious Entertainment, released a statement, saying that he only took a picture with her because she was his fan. Label SJhas released their official statement aboutKangin, stating that he was temporarily in one of Jung Joon Youngs chatrooms, but he did not film or distribute illegal videos. In his message, he apologized to his members and fans who have had difficulties because of his controversies. On March 14, Yung Junhyung announced that he will be leaving HIGHLIGHT. On March 13, SBS reporter Kang Chung Wanrevealed that Jung Joon Youngs cell phone that had been delivered to the ACRC reportedly contained 200,000 KakaoTalk messages. The phone that I mentioned on the show had nothing to do with this unfortunate case. FNC Entertainment denied the claims against Lee. If I receive permission, I will delay my enlistment date and faithfully participate in the investigations until the end. Based on MBNs investigations and report, Yong Junhyung and Lee Jonghyun were not a part of the original chatroom, and instead part of a separate one with Jung Joon Young, and some of the members of the original chatroom. March 7: MBC challenged Seungris Feb. 2 statement claiming that he was not involved in Burning Suns management from the start. Stocks for major South Korean entertainment firms plummeted as fans who often invest in favorite labels sold off their stakes in disgust. Kim Sang Kyos mother witnessed this beating and tried to stop it by filming the police brutality. He claimed to have knowingly misclassified his club, but he stated that he rectified the situation after he saw other clubs getting in trouble for it. April 19. SBS stated that it would not blacklist individuals, but left decisions up to the directors of its shows. On March 13, Bang Jung Hyun, the lawyer who first reported Jung Joon Youngs chatroom data to the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission, revealed that the chatroom contained content that gave rise to suspicions about close ties with the police. In 2018, the band BTS scored two chart-topping albums in the U.S. March 15: Yoo In Suk resigned as CEO of Yuri Holdings. Both Seungri and Yoo have been booked on multiple charges but arrest warrants have not yet been issued. In late February, a conversation that occurred in a chatroom between Seungri,singer C,President YooofYoori HoldingsandEmployee Kimcame to light. April 4: Roy Kim was bookedby the Seoul Metropolitan police and charged with sharing obscene photos. MAKEUS Entertainment terminated Jung Joon-youngs contract, while YG Entertainment terminated Seungris contract. On March 22, it was reported the Jung Joon Youngselected a former high-ranking prosecutor as his lawyer following the resignation of his former lawyer, due to charges for destruction of evidence during Jung Joon Youngs investigation back in 2016. March 12: Jung Joon-young was booked on charges of illegal hidden camera filming. Just why is the North Korean status quo so persistent? Two days later, another singer,Eddy Kim, was added to the growing list of chatroom participants. The club was reportedly under suspicion of tax evasion. KBS1s KBS News 9 also reported that he received prostitutes from Yuri Holdings Yoo In Suk. The broadcaster dug up documents that suggest he had a big stake in the clubs founding and invested 225 million won (or $198,600) in it. Its done.. The acquaintance was reportedly in charge of coordinating and managing the women suspected of prostitution at Seungris birthday in the Philippines. The Yeoksam Police Station was also searched for evidence. Some messages allegedly discussed raping women at the club. I admit to all of the charges against me. SBS also reportedly discovered a conversation that suggests that the members of the group chat knew that what they were doing was illegal. The group Blackpink will play one of the most anticipated sets at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Similar cases have rippled across Korean culture before, like actress Jang Ja-yeons death from suicide after claiming that several high-ranking entertainment executives abused her. Sisa Journal published an interview with Seungri where he denies allegations of prostitution and gambling. A few of the industrys biggest names are involved, but the allegations span sexual assault, prostitution, drug distribution, hidden camera footage, tax evasion and police corruption. April 24: Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency sought Parks arrest after drug testing delivered positive results for methamphetamine. A sea ride with Australias Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Mahathirs tilt to China smooths the way for Beijing in Southeast Asia, Australia and B21 bombers: less bang for the buck, The prospects for Chinas postCovid-19 economy, Ear worms for The Interpreters 2021 favourites. All I saw on that phone was a list of phone numbers, and I havent contacted Jung Joon Young on a personal level in a very long time. One said that he once witnessed a drugged woman being raped by a man in the VIP bathroom. Since he had directly filmed one of the videos and he has additionally been charged with violation of the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence. I didnt just say that to Jung Joon Young, I told everyone in the chatroom. Her selfie with Seungri began to circulate online, prompting the singer to claim he thought he was posing for a photo with a fan. March 21: The court announced that Jung Joon-youngsarrest. In the released chat log, Choi Jonghoon messaged the group chat about his arrest, claiming he gave 10 million won to the police to get out of it. They also investigated bank account records of those involved, and reportedly found no evidence of bribery nor connections to Superintendent Yoon or others being investigated in relation to police corruption. The K-Pop sex and drugs scandal sweeping South Korea, police and prosecution failed to properly investigate her death. When the video was first released, the employees also said that it was the VIP room restroom but it seemed like they werent too concerned about the released video.. In response, the news broadcaster reported that the whistleblower who discovered the chat bypassed the police. Sept. 23, 2016: In a case that precedes the Burning Sun scandal, Sports Seoul reported that singer Jung Joon-young was investigated by police after being accused of secretly filming a sex act. In addition, I participated in inappropriate conversations about this. He was not part of the main chatroom, but he had knowledge of Jungs illegal camera footage. The South Korean governments Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism supports K-pop and other industries such as its lucrative K-dramas, which are exported as far as Cuba. Inlate March,Seungriconfessed to reporting a club that he set up withYuri HoldingsCEO Yoo In Sukas a typical restaurant and that he knew that it was illegal when he committed the act. His label, Stone Music Entertainment, saidhe would return to Korea and participate in the necessary questioning.. Jan. 29: Burning Sun released a statement following the news of the assault. He admitted to all charges earlier in the day, and he could receive a sentence of up to seven years and six months. SBS News also revealed chat logs showing CNBLUEs Lee Jonghyun and Jung Joon Young discussing their sex with different girls. MBCs Newsdesk reported there were 14 people involved in the chatroom, and suggested other celebrities were involved who had appeared with Jung on a television show. Its an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent. Dont let the public or press know about this. This isnt spit. As it turns out, the man was an acquaintance of Seungri and Burning Sun's CEO and also a VIP customer who, according to an insider, spent $7,000-$9,000 . Madam Lin is one of the investors in Burning Sun, owning a 10% stake in the club. the fund wereembezzled fromMonkey Museum. Japanese CEO associated with alleged 2015 hotel prostitution denied that he ever received sexual services coordinated by Seungri. Jung Joon Young was also involved in an incident where he was accused of filming his then-girlfriend illegally. He wrote that he would not be framed of suicide or be killed, which made many netizens suspect that he has received death threats for his refusal to stop digging more into the story. I became tied to wrongful businesses., He insisted that he was merely the face of Burning Sun without any further involvement in the management. Get our L.A. After the data was referred to the Supreme Prosecutors office on the 12th and the police notified, the police have been searching the private forensic company that was responsible for the restoration of Jung Joon Youngs phone in 2016 from 11 am the 13th. Im not sure if (the person who filmed and circulated the hidden cams) is a celebrity or not. While the full scope is still emerging, Burning Sun already appears to be K-pops Altamont: the moment when a subcultures aura of innocence was shattered. Jan. 28, 2019: This is the starting point of the ongoing news cycle around the current scandal. Seungri and Yoo are suspected of having embezzled around 2 billion won in total through their business partnership (around $1.71 million USD). The whistleblowers lawyer sent the messages to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on Feb. 22. March 11: SBS funE reported two more singers were in the chatroom. On March 12, Jung Joon Young was charged for filming and circulating hidden sex cams of 10 women within the period of 10 months in 2015. He will reportedly remain under arrest with detention for the entirety of his trial. On March 14, Jung Joon Young arrived at the police station as a suspect and made a short statement before entering, I would like to apologize to the people of Korea. 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